CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G Owners Manual

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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in
costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied
or lightly applied. This does not mean something
is wrong
with your brakes.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if
there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could bc a sign of brake
trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your
brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have
to be
of top quality and work wcll together if the vehicle is to have really
good braking. Vehicles
we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them,
as your Cadillac does when it is new. When you replace
parts of your braking system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and
you have to have new ones put in -- be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer
work properly. For example,
if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle,
the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to
expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
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c. Every new Cadillac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add
water to one
of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a
Delco Freedom@ battery. Get
one that has the replacement number
shown on the original battery’s label.
Whicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the
black, negative
(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery
from running down.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer
storage periods.
Battery Power Loss
If you lose battery power or the battery is disconnected, your car’s
computer must be programmed. It takes just over
20 minutes to do it. If
you want to do it yourself, here’s how:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Make sure the front wheels are straight.
3. Turn off the Electronic Climate Control.
4. Start the engine in PARK (P) and let it idle for 15 minutes.
5. Put your foot on the brake pedal, shift the transaxle to OVERDRIVE
(@) and let it idle for three minutes or more. Do not accelerate the
engine.
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7. Turn your engine off.
Control to AUTO and let the engine idle for three minutes or more.
Now your computer is programmed.
EQUOGEN BULBS
EXTERIOR LAMP HOUSINGS
Your Cadillac's lamp housings are designed with small vents so moisture
will be removed when the lights are on or after driving for a short time. If
an excessive amount of moisture is present which does not clear, see your
Cadillac dealer for service.
HEmWP BULB REMOVXL,
The following procedure tells you how to remove the halogen headlamp
bulb. Follow either the
EXPORT or DOMESTIC illustration that best
describes your vehicle.
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turn lock tabs
in the
direction
of arrows
shown
on the cover.
Lift the cover
up to
gain access.
DOMESTIC - Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to
unlock the socket from the lamp housing.
EXPORT - Remove the rubber plug cover and remove plug.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DOMESTIC - Remove the headlamp housing socket.
EXPORT - Remove both of the retaining lock clips securing the bulb
assembly
in the headlamp housing.
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DOMESTIC - Remove the wiring harness from the headlamp housing
socket.
EXPORT - Remove the headlamp bulb and socket from the headlamp
assembly.
DOMESTIC - Replace the bulb and socket and connect the wiring
harness. Reinstall the headlamp housing socket into the headlamp
assembly.
EXPORT - Install the new headlamp bulb and socket into the headlamp
assembly.
NOTICE:
Do not touch the glass portion of the new halogen bulb! The oil
from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb.
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Taillamp bulb replacement is the same for either the Eldorado or the
Eldorado Touring Coupe.
3.. Open the trunk to gain access to the taillamp housing.
2. Remove the plastic trim retainer screws and pull back the trim
material.
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3. Remove the two wing nuts.
4. Gently remove the taillamp housing.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
1. Gently pry up on
trim, like this.
3. Replace the bulb.
Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly.
Twist the socket
counterclockwise and remove
the
socket and bulb
from the housing.
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To replace the entire wiper blade, follow these steps:
1. Position the windshield wipers on the windshield in the “mid” wipe
position.
To do this, turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn
the wipers
on. Then with the door open, turn the ignition key to OFE
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2. Insert the tip of a small screwdriver into the slot as shown and gently
press down
to release the wiper blade from the arm.
3. To install the wiper blade, align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the
wiper blade assembly and snap
it into place. Return the wipers to their
normal position.
If you only want to replace the wiper insert, follow these steps:
1. Position the windshield wipers on the windshield in the “mid” wipe
position.
To do this, turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY and turn
the wipers on. Then with the door open, turn the ignition key to OFF.
2. Insert the tip of a small screwdriver into the slot as shown and gently
3. Insert a small coin between the edge of the blade housing and the
press down
to release the wiper blade from the arm.
rubber blade insert.
4. Carefully apply pressure until the insert clears one side of the housing tabs.
5. Now pull the insert from the blade housing.
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